Climbing Club News

Rocksports become a boulder gym for a night! With more than 25 problems, Jimmies competitors were challenged to complete as many problems as they could in the allocated time. Big applauses for first time competitor Connor Hanlon! Competing in Junior Male A category and of course accompanied and supported by veteran competitor Mathew Kuzevich.

Great effort by all climbers - especially those from Jimmies Climbing Club!

Rocksports School Series Overall School Division

St James climbers achieved 1st place in the Rocksports School Series Overall School Division

Jimmies Climbing Club stepped up to Round 2 of the 2018 Rocksports School Climbing Series on Wednesday 9th May; the Distance Challenge. Jimmies climbers sweated and pushed through the burn as the climb the maximum distance possible in the allocated time slots. Finishing the round in a lather of sweat the team should be totally satisfied with their efforts.

What a final. For Round 3 of the Rocksports School Series students competed in a Red point Challenge. This involves competitors climbing four predetermined routes, for one attempt each. Their score is taken from the final hold that they control on each climb. Scores are then tallied for results.

Not in Climbing Club but keen to compete, join or support your fellow students? Contact Miss Francis for further information.

Interschool Climbing Competition

CLIMBING WINNERCongratulations to St James Climbing Club for Winning the 2017 Rocksports School Series, an interschool climbing competition held over 3 unique rounds.

The format was school vs school so everyone’s climbs counted towards the schools total, which was then divided by the number of climbers in each school. At the end Series the school with the highest cumulative point score wins.

St James College has been fighting hard to gain first place against strongly represented and experience schools, such as The Gap State High School (who have their very own climbing wall to practice on), Kelvin Grove State College; with Principle Duncan Steele – Brisbane’s very own climbing legend who has sent (climbing lingo for climbed) a 5.14a/b- that means really really hard! And outdoor enthusiasts, Hillbrook Anglican School.

This competition was a great way for students and schools to have a go at competition climbing, perhaps for the first time ever.Well done and congratulations to all the schools and students that took part. I know St James can’t wait til next year’s event!

2017 Rocksports School Series Results1st PLACE ST JAMES COLLEGE2nd PLACE THE GAP STATE HIGHT SCHOOL3rd PLACE KELVIN GROVE STATE COLLEGE

Round 2 of the Rocksports Interschool Series took place on Tuesday afternoon this week.

“Last week’s comp provided the kids with a bit of friendly competition and motivate them to try climbs that they may otherwise not attempt, While this week we wanted to see the kids sweat and push themselves harder than ever before!’ says climbing instructor Tory Pertzel with a smirk. Round 2 was a Distance Challenge. School teams were given 60 minutes to complete as many climbs as possible, the team with the largest distance covered wins.

St James Team rose to the challenge, with Ben Arnold almost vomited with commitment. Back up arrived in the form of Julian Anthony and Makenzie Roberson.

The school’s point score is calculated each week and divided by the number of kids in the group. The school then receives this averaged score. At the end of the term, the school with the highest cumulative point score wins.

Congratulations to the winners of Round 1, the current School ladder reads:

Male (Age 15+)St James CollegeHillbrook Anglican School

Female (Age 15+)Kelvin Grove State CollegeSt James CollegeThe Gap State High School

Male (Age Under 15)Hillbrook Anglican SchoolSt James CollegeThe Gap State High School

Female (Age Under 15)The Gap State High SchoolHillbrook Anglican School

Round 3 Climblympics

Jimmies Represented at the RockSports Social Series- Round 3 Climblympics!

Climblympics went off with a bang over the weekend, bringing this year’s Rocksports Social Competition Series to a successful conclusion. First and foremost, I want to congratulate and thank all St James Climbers, especially Ben Arnold, Bridget Aitcheson and Mathew Kuzevich who put in such huge efforts training, setting up and competing in the events throughout the year. Students had a blast putting it all together and really enjoyed themselves. the series this year provided events that brought a competition to the Brisbane climbing community that was accessible to every standard of climber, and emphasised a fun atmosphere above all else.

Over the year, Jimmies Climbers have competed in all 3 unique events: First up, the Top Rope Distance Challenge, then came the Boulder Challenge, and finally, Climblympics – a multi-discipline event which saw more than 100 competitors try their hand at bouldering, speed climbing, and sport climbing. Best of all, our very own Bridget Aitchison took out 3rd place for Jr A female. Another great series complete, well done climbers.

Casey

Rocksports School Series 2017

On Tuesday afternoon Jimmies climbers competed in the first of 3 events, a ‘Pump fest’. Students climb as hard as they can for 90 minutes, their top 8 scoring climbs forming the end score. St James was well represented, including two newcomers to the team - Zoey Plater and Thomas Lwin.

We are looking forward to Round 2 next Tuesday, the Distance Challenge!

Finally, a School Climbing Series! For the first time in Queensland, Rocksports is providing school students with a climbing completing that is accessible to all climbing abilities. This is not the kind of Series where the strongest get put on show, and the everyday climbers get to cheer them on – but a celebration of every level of climber, that encourages participation from all.

This event consists of three events, each with a unique format.

Round 1 Tuesday 17th October 2017, 4pmPumpfest

90 minutes to climb as hard as you can, your top 8 climbs will form your score.

Including Speed Climbing

Round 2 Tuesday 24th October 2017, 4pm Distance Challenge

Climbers will get 90 minutes, to climb as many climbs as they can, working in groups of 2-3, it does not matter what colour, just don’t stop!

Round 3 Tuesday 31st October 2017, 4pmTeam Challenge

▪ Students will represent their school in a collection of differentchallenges.

We are an optional co-curricula activity offered to students (13 years and older) wishing to compete for the school and have fun.

With State Lead Titles looming we need to get training! Spaces are limited with perfect behaviour, presentation, enthusiasm and commitment expected.

For more information see Climbing Club Captains Jacob Forker, Ben Arnold and Bridget Aitchison for more details and permission forms.

Round 3, Climb-lympics - Saturday 15 October

Saturday afternoon was the last climbing competition for the year! Round 3 of the Rocksports Social series Climb-lympics.

Jimmies Climbing Club was well represented, with Bridget Aitchison, Jacob Forker Freeman and Micheal Kuzevich taking part. The format mirrored that which will be displayed at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020- Bouldering, climbing and even speed climbing. Students climbed hard, had fun and represented St James with fantastic flare. A marvellous finish to the competitive climbing season for the year.

Well done climbers.

Jacob feeling the burn on the wall

National Bouldering Competition

Jimmies climbing club members Bridget Aitchison and Jacob Forker-Freeman judged and competed in Australia’s ultimate National Bouldering competition last weekend.

Held in Brisbane over three huge days. With over $20,000 in cash and prizes, interstate and international climbers. Plus, to top it all off the event was LIVESTREAMED.

Bridget and Jacob have been attending training sessions and are now both accredited National judges for the sport. With over 400 competitors it was a massive weekend full of big falls, high impact moves and loud music.

But what is boulder? Bouldering is a sequence of up to 10 moves, in any direction, they can be dynamics or static. Participates must start and finish on designated holds. If they fall they land on big soft mats. However boulder problems can be up to 4 meters high! A scary fall for most mere mortals.

Jacob not only volunteered all weekend, he also competed. Placing in the top 25 for Australia.

Another fantastic effort from Jimmies climbers, representing their school and State at National Level.

Next competition is the Rocksports, Round 3, Climb-lympics! Saturday 15 October, register on line at rocksports.com.au

Congratulations Jacob

Bridget judging one of the competitors

It's official! Climbers will compete in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved a package of new events including climbing. The decision was based on a desire to appeal to a young audience.

The climbing event will include three disciplines: sport, bouldering and speed. Forty climbers (20 men and 20 women) will compete over four days, and the medalists will be chosen based on the combined results of all three disciplines.

In short, get "cranking" Jimmies climbers! Cranking is climbing lingo for pulling down hard.

Round 2 Rocksports Social Comp.

Jimmies Climbing Club crushed Round 2 of the Rocksports Social Series on Saturday night.

Rocksports was transformed to have a bunch of boulder problems specifically set all around the gym.

Competitors were challenged to complete as many problems as they could. Jacob Forker-Freeman’s load efforts were not easily missed as he crushed the holds into submission.

The cheering crowed helped in that department! Will Coventry flashed several climbs, all the while making it look good.

Bridget Aitchison worked tirelessly all day to help set up for the competition, not an easy task!

A big shout out to all the parents for supporting the climbers and bringing them to the event.

Now we just have to wait 3 weeks for the State Bouldering titles on August 13.

Queensland State Boulder Titles

On 13 and 14 August the QLD State Bouldering Titles were held at the Milton Urban Climb.

With the Tokyo Olympics in sight, representing Jimmies, Jacob Forker Freeman was on the wall. Smashing out the problems in style. Both Jacob and Bridget Atichison gave up their entire Sunday to volunteer at the event. Jacob dazzled with his scrubber skills while Bridget worked tirelessly on registration and even judging!

Congratulation to St James Climbing Club for Winning the 2017 Rocksports School Series. An interschool climbing competition held over 3 unique rounds. The format was school vs school so everyone’s climbs counted towards the schools total, which was then divided by the number of climbers in each school. At the end Series the school with the highest cumulative point score wins.

St James has been fighting hard to gain first place against strongly represented and experience schools, such as The Gap State High School (who have their very own climbing wall to practise on!), Kelvin Grove State College; with Principle Duncan Steele – Brisbane’s very own climbing legend who has sent (sent is climbing lingo for climbed) a 5.14a/b- that means really really hard! And outdoor enthusiast, Hillbrook Anglican School.

This competition was a great way for students and schools to have a go at competition climbing, perhaps for the first time ever.

Well done and congratulations to all the schools and students that took part. I know St James can’t wait toil next year’s event!